Nighttime Skin Rituals for Better Skin by the Morning
As much as you would like get into your comfy PJ’s and curl into bed, your skin deserves a little bit of attention!
During nighttime hours our body’s internal rhythms cause skin’s metabolism to slow down and focus on renewal and repair, thus giving you the perfect opportunity to boost your skin’s regeneration.
Read on to learn more about how to get better looking skin in the morning.
- The general Rule
Focus on repairing the damage done during the day with thicker products at night.
Depending on your age or skin need,
If you are new to this allow your skin care therapists or Dermatologist to guide you through it or else use your prior knowledge with your skin.
- Cleanse
As simple as!
You can choose cleansing soap, foam or cream, just make sure it isn’t harsh and works with your skin type and condition.
- Opt for a more Specialized Moisturizer
One way to ensure that your skin looks smooth and soft in the morning is to apply a repairing moisturizer. Choose a heavier moisturizing cream to keep your skin hydrated.
- Watch out for your Eyes
Skin around your eyes is 40% thinner and also the least elastic part of your face. That means it deserves a bit more attention!
Apply a brightening eye cream with vitamin C. Vitamin C works by brighten dark under eye circles, combine it with a gentler massage from your temples to the inner corners of your eyes lymphatic drainage, decreasing morning under-eye puffiness.
- Pamper your Face with a Massage
We all love massages!
Add a 2 minutes face massage when you pat on some night cream on your skin and then using your fingers do tiny half-moon circles in an outward motion towards the temples. This way you'll be able to de-puff you’re under eye area.
- Do not Sit Around and Wait :
Rather than watch the clock, grab on the first opportunity that works for you to apply your night creams. Start once you’re home while you have the energy and don’t wait until last minute or you’ll go straight to bed.
- Get the Active Ingredients on board:
Glycolic acid and Retinol are the ultimate nighttime anti-aging power house ingredients.
Skin type, skin age, and overall skin goals will help you decide which to choose, the below brief will guide on how to use the two star players and how to determine which one is right for you.
Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid and a chemical exfoliant that help remove dead skin from upper layer of skin which allows new youthful cells to be revealed.
Retinol, on the other hand, is a vitamin A derivative that works wonders on your skin from uneven skin tones to sun damage and dark spots. It’s often used to treat acne because it, also, helps to speed up cell turnover, keeping dead cells and debris from clogging your pores. As an anti-ageing cream, it helps in enhancing collagen production, and improves fine lines and wrinkles, which is super important, because, as we age, we produce less and less collagen.
- Beauty Sleep
Talking about the benefits of sleep is endless!
Get in the habit of sleeping for a good 7 hours to get that healthy fresh look in the morning.
During nighttime sleeping hours our stress hormone goes down and our sleep hormone goes up gives our skin the opportunity to recover from any daytime damage.